EPSY - Educational Psychology (EPSY)
EPSY 284 Internship
Credits 0 to 7.
0 to 7 Other Hours.
Directed internship in a community, public or private organization to provide on-the-job training and/or applied research experience appropriate to career objectives. May be repeated seven times for credit. Must be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.
EPSY 289 Special Topics In...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Other Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of educational psychology. May be repeated for credit.
EPSY 291 Research
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of faculty member in educational psychology. May be repeated 2 times for credit. Prerequisites: Freshman or sophomore classification and approval of instructor.
EPSY 320 Child Development
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Growth and development of the normal child from infancy to adolescence; implications of children's cognitive, language and psychosocial development for success in academic and social interactions. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.
EPSY 321 Adolescent Development
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Characteristics of adolescent growth and development emphasizing behavior within secondary school setting; influences of prior development; home, family and community; peer group, as these affect school adjustment and success. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.
EPSY 430 Creativity Theories and Research
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Theoretical base of creativity and the research methodologies used to study creativity. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.
EPSY 431 Personal Creativity and Giftedness
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Personal giftedness and creativity and its innerrelativity with development, relationships, and learning. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.
EPSY 432 Creativity and Creative Problem Solving
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Creativity research; historical background and application of the framework and tools of the Parnes/Osborn Creative Problem Solving Process. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.
EPSY 433 Lateral Thinking
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Edward deBono's theories and approach to creativity known as lateral thinking which is used throughout the world to increase creative thinking in individuals. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.
EPSY 435 Educational Statistics
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Statistical concepts and techniques and their application in behavioral sciences. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.
EPSY 459 Practicum in Educating the Gifted and Talented
Credits 3.
1 Lecture Hour.
6 Lab Hours.
Theory and strategies for instruction and guidance of the gifted and talented through a supervised experience in a laboratory setting with gifted and talented children and/or adolescents. May be taken two times for credit. Prerequisites: Approval of department head and instructor; junior or senior classification.
EPSY 484 Field Experiences
Credits 0 to 6.
0 to 6 Other Hours.
University-supervised experience in a professional employment setting related to specializations in guidance and special education. May be repeated to 6 hours total. Prerequisites: Approval of student's advisor and department head.
EPSY 485 Directed Studies
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Research problems and readings in areas selected to supplement existing offerings; individual reports, oral and written, required. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; approval of instructor.
EPSY 489 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of educational psychology. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
EPSY 491 Research
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of faculty member in educational psychology. May be repeated 2 times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.